Konoba

Try the traditional peka, a slow-cooked meat or octopus dish with potatoes, for an authentic local experience.

In their own words: “For a reliable local experience, head toward the Konavle countryside and try Konoba Dubrava. This area is known for traditional cooking, especially peka, slow-cooked meat or octopus with potatoes, usually around 35 to 45 dollars per person.”

Order the grilled pork neck, praised for its incredible juiciness and fiery charcoal flavor, and pair it with their hand-cut fries and fresh ajvar sauce.

In their own words: “This place is a classic local eatery... they're really known for the barbecue... I've got a plate of grilled pork neck... that is some of the juiciest pork I think you can ever get anywhere in the world... the flavor that fiery charcoal flavor... it's not burnt but it's perfect.”